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New Tax On Parcels Sent To The US Comes Into Effect - What Does It Mean For Irish Senders?

New Tax On Parcels Sent To The US Comes Into Effect - What Does It Mean For Irish Senders?

Update: 2025-08-29
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A new import tax on small packages sent to the United States has come into effect which means that people in the US who receive packages worth over €85 will now have to pay a 15% import tax.

Garrett Bridgeman, managing director of An Post Commerce, joins The Last Word to discuss how they are facilitating the change and what Irish customers must do when sending parcels to the US.

Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

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New Tax On Parcels Sent To The US Comes Into Effect - What Does It Mean For Irish Senders?

New Tax On Parcels Sent To The US Comes Into Effect - What Does It Mean For Irish Senders?